Thanks Almot... and everyone else. I know I need a rig before I buy anything, but I'm trying to figure out a budget for solar & batteries... especially the batteries. Solar systems are relatively cheap, but not decent batteries! I think I have an idea of what I need to budget for now.
I really hope to not run a lot of 120v appliances unless absolutely necessary. I think I can minimize a lot of it. We don't use a microwave very often @ home, I prefer using an oven to warm up food. Takes longer, but I think it tastes better. The only person who drinks coffe is my wife, and I see a lot of single serve 12v coffee pots available. Nobody uses a hair dryer in this house... which is weird since I'm the only male.
